E9 - The New Coworkers, with the Slimes

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    I opened the slime-assisted
    laundry service, Bamboo Forest.
[00:08] ---
    Thanks to everyone's support,
    the first day was already a huge success...
[00:11] ---
    And so was the second day.
[00:15] ---
    I can't thank everyone enough for showing up.
[00:35] ---
    Here you are. Please check to see if
    your items are thoroughly cleaned.
[00:44] ---
    Wow, so great, it really is clean.
[00:48] ---
    Oh, that one stain I gave up on is all clean!
[00:51] ---
    And it just kind of... feels good!
[00:54] ---
    Thank you! I'll be back again!
[00:58] ---
    Yes, thank you for your support!
[01:00] ---
    She seems to like the results. I'm glad.
[01:04] ---
    Ms. Carla, Mr. Callum, I'll head out
    to the Merchant's Guild.
[01:08] ---
    Have a safe trip, Manager.
[02:42] ---
    "Episode 9"
    "The New Coworkers, with the Slimes"
[02:47] ---
    I gathered some candidates that can do math.
[02:51] ---
    Any one of them should be able to start today.
[02:54] ---
    Thank you so much for
    organizing this on such short notice.
[02:57] ---
    Horses for courses, as they say.
[03:00] ---
    Let the experts handle expert tasks.
[03:04] ---
    For adventures, you go to
    the Adventurer's Guild.
[03:07] ---
    For business, talk to the Merchant's Guild.
[03:10] ---
    For laundry, find a laundry service. Right?
[03:13] ---
    Yes.
[03:17] ---
    Who's that kid?
[03:18] ---
    The guild master brought him,
    is he her grandson?
[03:21] ---
    I don't recall her having a grandson like that.
[03:28] ---
    Nice to meet all of you. I am the owner
    of the Bamboo Forest Laundry Service,
[03:33] ---
    Ryoma Takebayashi.
[03:37] ---
    Owner?
[03:38] ---
    Seriously?
[03:46] ---
    Thank you all for taking time
    out of your busy schedules.
[03:52] ---
    A child, running a business?
    Is that really okay?
[03:56] ---
    I guess it's only natural...
[03:59] ---
    In our shop, we are looking for staff
    who can speak to customers and carry items.
[04:04] ---
    The items to carry are just clothing,
    so it's not very heavy.
[04:09] ---
    Ladies should be able to
    handle that without a problem.
[04:11] ---
    However, I am a tamer,
    and the shop contains my slimes.
[04:17] ---
    The slimes work, too, so I would
    need you to treat them as colleagues.
[04:24] ---
    Colleagues?
[04:25] ---
    But they're slimes...
[04:28] ---
    So if you dislike or are afraid of slimes,
    this might not be the job for you.
[04:34] ---
    If this applies to you,
    please feel free to leave now.
[04:37] ---
    Also, the same goes for if you don't like
    the idea of working under me.
[04:47] ---
    Slimes are monsters, too...
[04:50] ---
    Taking orders from a kid? Nah...
[04:52] ---
    Sorry, Guild Master.
[04:55] ---
    Let me know if you find anything else.
[05:02] ---
    May I assume that the two of you
    don't have a problem working with me?
[05:09] ---
    The cane, and that hair ornament...
[05:13] ---
    Can you tell me your names?
[05:16] ---
    Also, if you have any conditions for
    your employment, please let me know.
[05:20] ---
    My name is Fei. This is my daughter, Li Ling.
[05:24] ---
    It would be great if you could
    hire both of us, yes.
[05:27] ---
    Ah, you're father and daughter.
[05:28] ---
    She gets her looks from her mother,
    that's why we don't look alike.
[05:31] ---
    Also, there's one thing you should know.
[05:35] ---
    Which is?
[05:38] ---
    Would this leg be a problem for work?
[05:41] ---
    It's broken.
[05:42] ---
    A broken leg... I guess
    the healing slimes can fix it.
[05:46] ---
    No, it won't be a problem at all.
[05:48] ---
    Really?
[05:49] ---
    Yes, really. Do you have
    any requests regarding pay?
[05:53] ---
    No. As long as we can live,
    we have no issue, yes.
[05:58] ---
    Understood. Then...
[06:00] ---
    Miss Li Ling, right? Do you have any wishes?
[06:04] ---
    If possible, can we live at the workplace,
    or do you know of a cheap inn?
[06:09] ---
    To be honest, we don't have much money.
    Any cheap lodging will do for us.
[06:16] ---
    That shouldn't be a problem.
    We have dormitories for our employees.
[06:20] ---
    Really?! I'm glad I brought it up!
[06:23] ---
    Yes.
[06:24] ---
    One last question from me.
[06:27] ---
    Ask away, yes.
[06:28] ---
    Right. You both seem to be very strong.
[06:34] ---
    What are those weapons you have with you?
[06:43] ---
    Manager, what kind of expert are you?
    As you suspect, we are former assassins.
[06:49] ---
    Assassins...
[06:51] ---
    Former! We quit!
[06:52] ---
    We don't do that anymore!
[06:54] ---
    I see.
[06:55] ---
    Master Glissela can read people
    better than anyone.
[06:59] ---
    Obviously, you knew, too, right?
[07:01] ---
    Of course.
[07:03] ---
    I always check anyone I introduce
    to a job with my own eyes.
[07:10] ---
    Yes, like you did for me, too.
[07:13] ---
    That's right, and doubly true for
    those who come from another country.
[07:19] ---
    Another country?
[07:20] ---
    The master we served lost in a war,
    so we lost our homeland, our job,
[07:25] ---
    and our reason to remain assassins.
[07:27] ---
    That's what brought us here.
[07:29] ---
    So we worked in the mines to make some money.
[07:34] ---
    But I got caught in a collapse,
    and that's how I broke this leg, yes.
[07:38] ---
    I'm impressed that you noticed.
[07:43] ---
    I thought we did a pretty good job
    pretending to be normal...
[07:47] ---
    Only the guild master and you
    were able to see through us.
[07:51] ---
    You must be quite special to be able to notice.
[07:55] ---
    Are you one of us?
    No... There is a different feeling.
[08:02] ---
    You are similar to us,
    but not the same. Quite strange.
[08:06] ---
    I can't explain how I transferred from Earth...
[08:11] ---
    So when can the two of you start?
[08:14] ---
    Even though we're former assassins...
[08:16] ---
    You'll still hire us?!
[08:18] ---
    Yes, if the guild master
    approves of you, I have no worries.
[08:21] ---
    Really?! We thought we wouldn't
    get the job if you found out.
[08:26] ---
    We had plans for escape and everything.
[08:27] ---
    Please, don't escape. I need all the help
    I can get. Please work with us.
[08:34] ---
    I will indeed work very hard!
    And we can start right now!
[08:38] ---
    Oh, by the way, in case something happens,
    can you be our bodyguards, too?
[08:43] ---
    Bodyguard, understood!
[08:45] ---
    It'd be easy!
[08:47] ---
    All right, Mr. Fei, Ms. Li Ling,
    I would like to officially hire you.
[08:52] ---
    Looking forward to working with you.
[08:54] ---
    Thank you, Manager.
[08:57] ---
    It's my pleasure, Manager.
[08:59] ---
    Work hard, you two.
    This business has a great future.
[09:03] ---
    Understood.
[09:05] ---
    And stop taking your weapons everywhere!
[09:08] ---
    It's uncomfortable to be without one.
[09:11] ---
    They're a part of our bodies now.
[09:14] ---
    When will you grow out of your assassin habits?!
[09:20] ---
    They have their issues,
    but they're fine people. Treat them well.
[09:25] ---
    Understood. That said, it would have been
    great if you told me beforehand.
[09:31] ---
    I just wanted to see how good your eyes are.
[09:35] ---
    Not bad, though not as good as mine!
[09:46] ---
    Is this your shop, Manager?
[09:48] ---
    Yes.
[09:49] ---
    Such a pretty place! And so popular, too!
[09:53] ---
    You opened just yesterday,
    and already you're so popular.
[09:57] ---
    Let us get to work right away.
    I can carry laundry.
[10:01] ---
    I will work, too!
[10:03] ---
    Thank you! Please don't exert yourselves
    too hard. Just do what you can for now.
[10:09] ---
    Yes, received. Thank you.
[10:13] ---
    Ms. Carla, Mr. Callum, I'll help!
[10:15] ---
    Manager! Welcome back.
[10:19] ---
    These are the two who are starting today...
[10:21] ---
    I am Fei. Looking forward to working here.
[10:24] ---
    I am Li Ling. Looking forward to working here.
[10:26] ---
    My name is Callum Norad.
[10:29] ---
    My name is Carla Norad.
[10:31] ---
    We are looking forward to
    working with you as well.
[10:33] ---
    Mr. Fei, please help with the reception.
[10:36] ---
    Ms. Li Ling, please carry
    the bags of cleaned laundry.
[10:40] ---
    Understood!
[10:41] ---
    Understood, yes!
[10:43] ---
    Next customer, over here please!
[10:58] ---
    Wow, there really are slimes doing work!
[11:02] ---
    So impressive...
[11:04] ---
    Oh, hey all, I'm Li Ling.
    I'll be working with you from today.
[11:08] ---
    Pleased to meet you all!
[11:13] ---
    Okay, let me help. Is this
    the finished laundry? I will carry!
[11:24] ---
    With Mr. Fei and Ms. Li Ling helping,
[11:28] ---
    we were able to get through
    the evening rush of customers.
[11:33] ---
    Li Ling, you're good at singing, right?
[11:38] ---
    Poke... Hey!
[11:43] ---
    Great work, everyone!
[11:45] ---
    Thanks, everyone.
[11:47] ---
    I'm so relieved to see
    so many customers come today.
[11:50] ---
    Yes. Starting from the afternoon,
    there were more people who heard about us
[11:55] ---
    from someone who tried our service.
[11:57] ---
    I expect this to go on
    for at least a few more days.
[12:01] ---
    I'm grateful. Let's make sure
    this is not a temporary thing.
[12:06] ---
    Yes.
[12:08] ---
    Ms. Carla, Mr. Callum,
    please calculate the sales total for today.
[12:12] ---
    Certainly.
[12:13] ---
    Mr. Fei, Ms. Li Ling, can you come with me?
[12:22] ---
    What are you doing?
[12:24] ---
    Here.
[12:25] ---
    Oh, Dimension Home. I'm impressed
    that you can use space magic, too, yes.
[12:32] ---
    What is that slime? It's a different color
    from the other ones.
[12:37] ---
    This is a healing slime.
[12:38] ---
    Healing slime?
[12:40] ---
    As its name suggests, it can heal injuries.
[12:44] ---
    Wait, so...
[12:45] ---
    The broken leg?
[12:46] ---
    Yes.
[12:51] ---
    How is it?
[12:53] ---
    Oh...
[13:00] ---
    Oh! It's really healed! It doesn't hurt...
[13:04] ---
    Look, here!
[13:13] ---
    Thank you so much, it means so much
    to have this leg fixed!
[13:17] ---
    Don't worry, making sure
    the employees work comfortably
[13:21] ---
    is part of my duty as employer.
[13:22] ---
    Getting help from a healing magic user
    can cost a huge amount!
[13:26] ---
    I had given up on healing this.
[13:29] ---
    We used all of our money for bribes to
    the border guard when we fled our country.
[13:33] ---
    Ah, so that's why you had no money.
[13:36] ---
    The border guards of
    our country are very greedy.
[13:40] ---
    It was our money or our lives.
[13:43] ---
    I see...
[13:45] ---
    No need for you to look glum, Manager!
[13:48] ---
    Now we have work,
    my leg is healed, and I'm very happy!
[13:52] ---
    Gratitude and excitement all around!
[14:01] ---
    Mr. Fei, please use this room.
    Ms. Li Ling, the next room is for you.
[14:08] ---
    Wow... Such a beautiful room...
[14:11] ---
    Fully furnished, too!
[14:14] ---
    When was the last time I slept in a bed?
[14:20] ---
    Manager, these are the sales for today.
[14:23] ---
    Thank you.
[14:26] ---
    Even more than the first day.
[14:28] ---
    If word gets around about this service,
    it will only grow larger.
[14:33] ---
    Larger?
[14:34] ---
    Yes. As you know, this is a mining town.
[14:38] ---
    Though it has shrunk over the last few years,
[14:40] ---
    it is still home to many miners
    and iron mill workers.
[14:44] ---
    I-I see...
[14:46] ---
    There should also be demand in other towns, too.
[14:49] ---
    You should start considering
    making branches in other towns.
[14:53] ---
    Talking of branches, so early?
    It has to be too early for that.
[14:58] ---
    No, it's never too early to think about this!
[15:01] ---
    If you can find a person you can trust,
    you should put that into consideration!
[15:05] ---
    A-All right, I will keep it
    in the back of my mind.
[15:09] ---
    Oh, right.
[15:11] ---
    Mr. Fei and Ms. Li Ling are...
[15:17] ---
    They have military experience,
    so they will serve as our bodyguards as well.
[15:22] ---
    Military experience. That is good to hear.
[15:25] ---
    Please add that factor to their pay calculation.
[15:28] ---
    Understood.
[15:30] ---
    Manager!
[15:31] ---
    You've helped us more than we could imagine...
    I can't thank you enough!
[15:37] ---
    And thus, day two of our business went well.
[15:43] ---
    My lady, are you practicing magic again today?
[15:46] ---
    Yes. I wanted to help your business, but...
[15:50] ---
    I appreciate the thought. Fortunately,
    I've been able to hire more help.
[15:55] ---
    I see...
[15:59] ---
    Good luck. I'll work hard, too!
[16:02] ---
    Yes, thank you!
[16:04] ---
    Have a good day.
[16:09] ---
    I brought a whole stack today again!
[16:12] ---
    Thankfully, many customers came by
    today as well, starting from the morning.
[16:17] ---
    Ms. Carla, Mr. Callum, Mr. Fei,
    and Ms. Li Ling all worked very hard.
[16:28] ---
    I thought the least I could do
    was bake them a pizza.
[16:41] ---
    They took breaks and had meals in shifts.
[16:44] ---
    This is delicious, Manager.
[16:46] ---
    Glad to hear that.
[16:50] ---
    These guys are awesome!
[16:52] ---
    Yes, the cleaning effects are astounding.
[16:56] ---
    Who would have thought slimes could do this...
[17:03] ---
    Not only does it make us clean
    and smell nice, it just feels so good!
[17:09] ---
    Please come back any time.
[17:11] ---
    We were able to get through day three
    by having the full staff work full time.
[17:15] ---
    Thank you, everyone.
[17:17] ---
    Thank you.
[17:18] ---
    We had a lot of customers today as well.
[17:22] ---
    How are our sales?
[17:23] ---
    About 1.5 times that of yesterday.
[17:26] ---
    Wow... That's great.
[17:28] ---
    "Great"? You mean "wonderfully successful"!
[17:31] ---
    All of the customers seemed happy!
[17:34] ---
    Manager, this business will grow even bigger!
[17:39] ---
    Do you both think so?
[17:43] ---
    I guess I should hire more people, right?
[17:46] ---
    Yes, I agree that would be prudent.
[17:49] ---
    It would help us greatly if you could
    speak with the guild again.
[17:54] ---
    Understood. Also, I'd like to hire a cook.
[17:58] ---
    Can the Merchant's Guild help us with that, too?
[18:00] ---
    Yes.
[18:03] ---
    But why a cook?
[18:06] ---
    You all have your hands full with work.
[18:09] ---
    Usually an employee handles that.
[18:12] ---
    Well, we all have to eat,
    but isn't it better if it tastes good?
[18:16] ---
    Just another element of employee welfare.
[18:18] ---
    Welfare?
[18:20] ---
    I don't know that word.
[18:22] ---
    Oh, um...
[18:24] ---
    It's a system, or way of thinking,
    to help employees work comfortably.
[18:30] ---
    Mr. Ryoma, you put a lot of thought into
    how you treat your employees.
[18:35] ---
    Live-in work, lots of pay...
[18:37] ---
    I can't think of many other places
    that treat its workers so well.
[18:40] ---
    Neither my father nor I
    can work anywhere else after this!
[18:43] ---
    It's great to hear that.
[18:46] ---
    Okay, I will go to the Merchant's Guild,
    then head home.
[18:50] ---
    Please take care of the rest.
[18:51] ---
    Yes, have a safe trip.
[18:55] ---
    Good work out there. Here to make another hire?
[18:59] ---
    The business is doing better than
    I thought, so we have the funds.
[19:04] ---
    I see. How many are you looking for?
[19:08] ---
    Three employees, and one cook
    for the employees' meals.
[19:15] ---
    A cook? That's an interesting choice.
[19:20] ---
    Is it rare?
[19:22] ---
    Usually one of the workers
    just takes care of that.
[19:26] ---
    That's what Mr. Callum said, but like you said,
[19:29] ---
    horses for courses, right?
[19:32] ---
    Of course, experts would make food taste better.
[19:37] ---
    I'll see if I can find candidates.
[19:39] ---
    In that case, this time...
[19:41] ---
    I know.
[19:42] ---
    I'll make sure to find those that
    don't mind working for you with slimes.
[19:51] ---
    Thank you.
[19:53] ---
    The next day...
[19:56] ---
    Nice to meet you, my name is Fina.
[19:59] ---
    I'm Maria.
[20:01] ---
    Jane here!
[20:02] ---
    R-Ryoma Takebayashi, manager of Bamboo Forest.
[20:07] ---
    So young!
[20:08] ---
    So impressive!
[20:10] ---
    So wonderful!
[20:11] ---
    These three came from the same village
    to Gimul to find work.
[20:16] ---
    I see.
[20:17] ---
    And next.
[20:18] ---
    I am Selma, a cook. I used to work at an inn.
[20:23] ---
    All right, Ms. Selma.
[20:25] ---
    They all agreed to work at your place
    and live in your dormitory.
[20:30] ---
    Now all we need is your approval.
[20:33] ---
    Yes, I agree.
[20:35] ---
    I look forward to working with you.
[20:37] ---
    Yes, thank you!
[20:39] ---
    By the way, Ryoma.
[20:41] ---
    Yes?
[20:42] ---
    If business continues to be good,
[20:44] ---
    you should think about making
    a new branch in a different town.
[20:49] ---
    If that time comes, come talk to me.
[20:52] ---
    It might be too early...
[20:57] ---
    What are you talking about?
    I can start today if you want.
[21:03] ---
    One week passed since our opening.
[21:11] ---
    The customers seem happy,
[21:14] ---
    everyone is working hard...
[21:22] ---
    ...and Ms. Selma's cooking...
[21:29] ---
    ...is delicious.
[21:36] ---
    I was able to take some time out to
    wash the walls and take care of the flowers.
[21:46] ---
    I guess I don't have to be here
    all the time anymore.
[21:50] ---
    Maybe I can take on some
    Adventurer's Guild jobs, too...
[21:56] ---
    I knew he would do well,
    but this is beyond my expectations.
[22:01] ---
    Living by himself in this town...
[22:04] ---
    Yes, I'm sure he can.